Going green doesn't necessarily mean go big. A greener data center can actually mean cost savings for your organization. Through strategic time and usage-based cuts and upgrades to energy-efficient equipment, your energy costs can be severely reduced - and you can help the environment. A greener data center can also optimize performance and efficiency in your organization.

However, the path to a smooth green transformation isn't easy - there are numerous considerations and common pitfalls to avoid. Consult this 12-step checklist to help you evaluate your current system and plan for future moves to greener pastures. The checklist makes sure you ask all the right questions before planning an upgrade and gives you tips on how to best increase efficiency and cut costs with a green transformation.

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